NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck types which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or narrow aisle or NA features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate safely and efficiently. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can operate in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks offer lots of benefits because they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store many more products within a specific area, improving cube utilization. The loads transported by NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks can operate in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Particularly made for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers that allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not the best suited for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to standard sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to function within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these equipment are capable of elevating both the operator and the load. Furthermore, they can allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally wire or rail guided when they are used in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator could focus on the work load at hand since they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for case and item picking in addition to full pallet handling.